Patents by Inventor Victor J. Borer
Victor J. Borer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10895707Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Victor J. Borer, Joseph C. Carls, William J. Clatanoff, Brian M. Cole, Cary A. Kipke, Donald K. Larson, Zachary M. Thompson, Daniel J. Treadwell
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Patent number: 10663679Abstract: An assembly tool for terminating an optical fiber with an optical fiber connector comprises a base having a connector cradle to hold said connector, a buffer clamp activation shuttle slideably disposed on the base to push a sleeve over a buffer clamp of the connector, and an activation mechanism pivotally mounted to the base. The activation mechanism includes an actuation lever to press a securing cap over a mechanical element in the connector, and a drive shaft coupled to the actuation lever. Moving the actuation lever from a first position to a second position activates the buffer clamp activation shuttle and presses the securing cap over the mechanical element.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Joseph C. Sawicki, Edward B. Lurie, Lindsey K. Lewallen, Victor J. Borer, Joseph M. Van Allen
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Publication number: 20190377146Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Victor J. Borer, Joseph C. Carls, William J. Clatanoff, Brian M. Cole, Cary A. Kipke, Donald K. Larson, Zachary M. Thompson, Daniel J. Treadwell
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Patent number: 10502919Abstract: A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Brian M. Cole, Edward B. Lurie, Victor J. Borer
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Patent number: 10436984Abstract: An optical network comprises a fiber distribution cable and a terminal assembly. The terminal assembly receives a plurality of optical fibers from the fiber distribution cable and distributes one or more individual fibers to one or more single fiber bare-fiber holders that hold and protect each single fiber prepared and configured for splicing via an individual splicing element. The splicing element includes an alignment mechanism having a base plate and a clamp plate. At least one of the base plate and clamp plate is formed from a silica material and at least one of the base plate and clamp plate includes an alignment groove or channel configured to receive the first and second optical fibers in an end-to-end manner. The splice element also comprises an optical adhesive disposed in at least a portion of the alignment groove, wherein the optical adhesive is curable via actinic radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: William J. Clatanoff, Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, William G. Allen, Raman K. Selli, Victor J. Borer, Kathleen M. Humpal, Melissa A. Lackey, Brant U. Kolb, Paul D. Pennington, Mark J. Hendrickson, Wendy L. Thompson, Wayne S. Mahoney
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Patent number: 10422972Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Corning Reasearch & Development CorporationInventors: Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Zachary M. Thompson, William J. Clatanoff, Joseph C. Carls, Victor J. Borer, Cary A. Kipke, Brian M. Cole
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Patent number: 10365449Abstract: A modular fiber frame is disclosed that comprises a generally rectangular frame body, a high density connection module attached to a front side of the frame body, a splitter bracket to hold a plurality of optical splitter modules on the front side of the frame body. All of the splitter connections can be made on the front side of the modular fiber frame, and a preterminated cable harness optically connected to connection ports on a back of the connection module, wherein the connection module includes a protective cover over said connection ports. In some embodiments, the exemplary modular fiber frame can utilize a second preterminated cable harness optically connected to a back of the connection module.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Victor J. Borer, Robert R. Mertz, Adam J. Krozel
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Publication number: 20180299633Abstract: A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Brian M. Cole, Edward B. Lurie, Victor J. Borer
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Publication number: 20180275362Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Zachary M. Thompson, William J. Clatanoff, Joseph C. Carls, Victor J. Borer, Cary A. Kipke, Brian M. Cole
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Patent number: 10018798Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Zachary M. Thompson, William J. Clatanoff, Joseph C. Carls, Victor J. Borer, Cary A. Kipke, Brian M. Cole
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Patent number: 10001619Abstract: A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Brian M. Cole, Edward B. Lurie, Victor J. Borer
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Publication number: 20180081130Abstract: An assembly tool for terminating an optical fiber with an optical fiber connector comprises a base having a connector cradle to hold said connector, a buffer clamp activation shuttle slideably disposed on the base to push a sleeve over a buffer clamp of the connector, and an activation mechanism pivotally mounted to the base. The activation mechanism includes an actuation lever to press a securing cap over a mechanical element in the connector, and a drive shaft coupled to the actuation lever. Moving the actuation lever from a first position to a second position activates the buffer clamp activation shuttle and presses the securing cap over the mechanical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Joseph C. Sawicki, Edward B. Lurie, Lindsey K. Lewallen, Victor J. Borer, Joseph M. Van Allen
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Publication number: 20180074275Abstract: A modular fiber frame is disclosed that comprises a generally rectangular frame body, a high density connection module attached to a front side of the frame body, a splitter bracket to hold a plurality of optical splitter modules on the front side of the frame body. All of the splitter connections can be made on the front side of the modular fiber frame, and a preterminated cable harness optically connected to connection ports on a back of the connection module, wherein the connection module includes a protective cover over said connection ports. In some embodiments, the exemplary modular fiber frame can utilize a second preterminated cable harness optically connected to a back of the connection module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Victor J. Borer, Robert R. Mertz, Adam J. Krozel
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Publication number: 20180067261Abstract: An optical network comprises a fiber distribution cable and a terminal assembly. The terminal assembly receives a plurality of optical fibers from the fiber distribution cable and distributes one or more individual fibers to one or more single fiber bare-fiber holders that hold and protect each single fiber prepared and configured for splicing via an individual splicing element. The splicing element includes an alignment mechanism having a base plate and a clamp plate. At least one of the base plate and clamp plate is formed from a silica material and at least one of the base plate and clamp plate includes an alignment groove or channel configured to receive the first and second optical fibers in an end-to-end manner. The splice element also comprises an optical adhesive disposed in at least a portion of the alignment groove, wherein the optical adhesive is curable via actinic radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: William J. Clatanoff, Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, William G. Allen, Raman K. Selli, Victor J. Borer, Kathleen M. Humpal, Melissa A. Lackey, Brant U. Kolb, Paul D. Pennington, Mark J. Hendrickson, Wendy L. Thompson, Wayne S. Mahoney
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Publication number: 20170261716Abstract: A cable assembly is described that includes a preterminated optical fiber drop cable having a connector body mounted on a terminal end thereof, and a removable installation device attached to a jacket of the preterminated optical fiber drop cable by an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a pair of tear tabs that provides tool-less removal of the installation device from the preterminated optical fiber drop cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Zachary M. Thompson, Jonathan V. Haggar, Brian M. Cole, Edward B. Lurie, Victor J. Borer
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Patent number: 9640958Abstract: A duct for distributing one or more telecommunication lines comprises an elongated body having a length and a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein. The conduit portion contains one or more telecommunication lines. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise adjacent the main body to mount the duct to a mounting surface, such as a wall. The duct also includes an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the flange, the adhesive layer comprising a removable adhesive to permit removal of the duct from the mounting surface after mounting.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William V. Dower, James L. Bries, Donald K. Larson, Victor J. Borer
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Patent number: 9343886Abstract: A cable routing system is described. More specifically, described is a cable routing system that includes a main fiber channel configured to receive a drop fiber to allow it to fit within the main fiber channel, where the channel is surrounded by a discontinuous segmented duct, and the duct comprises a continuous flange structure to provide support for the system as it is installed on or fastened to a wall or other generally flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Donald K. Larson, Linnea M. Wilkes, Victor J. Borer, Kurt H. Petersen, Wesley A. Raider, William V. Dower, Zachary M. Thompson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Rutesh D. Parikh, William G. Allen
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Publication number: 20160116699Abstract: Drop cable assemblies that can be routed from an outdoor terminal directly to an indoor wall outlet without disruption, and adhered to the interior of a dwelling after removal of the drop cable jacket and utilization of a pre-applied adhesive layer are described. Additionally, telecommunications systems utilizing such assemblies, methods of routing such assemblies and methods of making such assemblies are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Donald K. Larson, Daniel J. Treadwell, Zachary M. Thompson, William J. Clatanoff, Joseph C. Carls, Victor J. Borer, Cary A. Kipke, Brian M. Cole
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Publication number: 20160105009Abstract: An adhesive-backed communications media cable includes a duct having a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein. The conduit portion includes an Ethernet over twisted pair communication line. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise with the conduit portion. An adhesive layer is disposed on a surface of the flange such that the duct is mountable to a mounting surface via the adhesive layer. A system for distributing multiple communications media lines in a living unit includes a multimedia receptacle mountable on a wall or mounting surface and an adhesive-backed communications media duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Victor J. Borer, William G. Allen, Curtis L. Shoemaker
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Patent number: 9225154Abstract: An adhesive-backed communications media cable includes a duct having a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein. The conduit portion includes an Ethernet over twisted pair communication line. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise with the conduit portion. An adhesive layer is disposed on a surface of the flange such that the duct is mountable to a mounting surface via the adhesive layer. A system for distributing multiple communications media lines in a living unit includes a multimedia receptacle mountable on a wall or mounting surface and an adhesive-backed communications media duct.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Victor J. Borer, William G. Allen, Curtis L. Shoemaker, Charles F. Staley, Douglas B. Gundel, James G. Vana